Thatcher Cherie

Cherie Thatcher

Special Education Teacher
Barry Elementary

I have been teaching special education at Platte County R-3 since 1999. I taught Behavior/Emotional Disabilities for 11 of those years. I have been working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders for the past 13 years. I have a Bachelors in Elementary Education with certification in Special Education from Missouri Western State University. I completed a Masters in Education degree from Baker University and a Masters in Evaluation and Programming for Autism Spectrum Disorders from Missouri Western State University. I enjoy each and every day with the students I work with. My goal is to create a safe and caring environment for the students to grow and learn independence.

Schedule

8:30---Arrival, breakfast and morning work

9:00---Individual work Time

9:50---Small Group Specials (Art/Music/PE/Library)

10:40--Restroom break and Recess

11:00--Morning Circle (Calendar/ELA)

11:30---Lunch Time

12:00--Individual Work Time

1:00---Restroom Break

1:10---Circle time (Language/Social)

1:40---Recess

2:00--Individual Work Time

2:30--Restroom Break and Snack

2:50---Free Exploration

3:10---Circle Time (Math/Closing)

3:30---Dismissal

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 816-436-9623

Teacher: Mrs. Cherie Thatcher

BS Elementary Ed. & SPED, MA Ed. & ASD

Mission Statement

We create teachable moments.

We aren't afraid to try new ideas.

We provide positive support with each other and with students.

We will be active and engaged thinkers.

We strive to develop independent learners.

Our 5 Classroom Goals

Functional, spontaneous communication
Strive to minimize the core features and associated deficits
Positive behavior supports
Strive to maximize functional independence and quality of life
Hope to alleviate family distress

Methods of Instruction

Joint Attention Routines

ABA-errorless learning

Whole language units

Play groups

Discrete trials in the natural environment

And much, much more!!!

The Platte County R-3 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities, or in employment. As required by law, the district provides equal access to district facilities and related benefits and services and will not discriminate against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or any other youth groups designated in applicable federal law. The Platte County R-3 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our district’s Compliance Officer. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or Title II of the ADA, may contact the Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106, phone number (816) 268-0550.

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Barry Elementary Platte County School District

816-436-9623